Lecturer

Department Description/Departement Beskrywing

Faculty of Education

Department of Education Policy Studies

Lecturer: Policy Studies

(Stellenbosch Campus)

Ref. OPV02/123/0526

Education

The Department of Education Policy Studies in the Faculty of Education at Stellenbosch University (SU) is a research-intensive department. Its activities are informed by the following strategic orientations:

• A strong alignment between the Department's research agenda, teaching and service priorities and the University's vision and strategic objectives;
• Emphasis on integrating research, teaching and service;
• Epistemology and knowledge construction as central concerns;
• A strong culture of debate and critical deliberation;
• Active promotion of diversity among staff and students;
• Strong national and international networks;
• Research focus areas of intellectual relevance in the fields of education, development, democracy and leadership.

Duties/Pligte

• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including the development of theoretical frameworks, content and assessment strategies.
• Research and publications.
• Student supervision and co-supervision.
• Evaluation of teaching practice.
• Administration.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

• PhD with a specialisation in education.
• An appropriate teaching qualification.
• Teaching experience in higher education.
• Evidence of a publications record.
• Evidence of a supervision record at honours and master's level.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

• Experience and knowledge of contemporary debates in education and policy studies in South Africa.
• Evidence of trans-disciplinary collaborations.

How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen

The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three references), must reach the University before or on the closing date in the advertisement.

Apply online at https://www.su.ac.za/en/careers-su by clicking "Apply now" at the top to the right of the page for the specific vacancy.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

If you have received no feedback from the University after four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Enquiries/Navrae

Enquiries about this post: Prof Nuraan Davids on 021 808 2419, or at [email protected]

Enquiries about remuneration/benefits and technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre, on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch), or

021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at [email protected]

Currency Commencement Date01-Oct-2026 Closing Date30-Jun-2026 Amount of Travel Work At Home